Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

Why they started the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:26)
How did they meet? (3:22)
Getting close through the shared suffering of training Gary Vaynerchuk. (5:39)
The inspiration behind how their podcast was born. (22:03)
The needs they wanted to fill in the fitness space. (26:02)
Do you want to be a coach or a CEO? (33:14)
Online vs. in-person coach. (34:38)
The characteristics of coaches who have built a good/sustainable career. (39:07)
How social media can feed your insecurities and narcissism. (46:35)
Are we getting better or worse as a society due to access to information? (48:39)
Be great at one. (52:45)
Realistic expectations for new coaches or trainers starting their business. (54:50)
Explaining the process of the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:00:30)
How GLP-1 agonist peptides, like Semaglutide and Tirzepetide, will impact the fitness & health space. (1:07:39)
The value of having a mentor who has been there and done it. (1:30:05)
Creating impact. (1:31:44)
What would they do differently if starting over? (1:34:35)
The keys to building a tight community? (1:42:50)
The advantage of time. (1:48:14)
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.
Mind Pump Fit Tip: The value of the workout is NOT about the calorie burn. It’s about the adaptation. (2:22)
Mind Pump Live is BACK! (11:05)
Doug is a funny bear. (13:16)
Having self-awareness and focusing on what you’re good at. (18:45)
Caldera works for ALL skin types. (23:40)
Acquired savant syndrome. (26:55)
How people get misled by articles about economics. (33:31)
The misconception that money equals happiness. (35:38)
Conspiracies, another way to divide us? (42:00)
When the party vibes get weird. (49:25)
Joy Mode is the BEST pre-workout for pumps. (54:42)
Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (57:31)
#ListenerLive question #1 - At what point do personal athletic pursuits become complicated and demanding enough that it becomes worth it to hire a trainer? (59:03)
#ListenerLive question #2 - I'm keen on leaning out even more, aiming to lose another 15-25 lbs., but I'm stuck on how to do it without risking setbacks or losing my progress. Any tips or guidance? (1:14:53)
#ListenerLive question #3 - How can I approach people on the gym floor and start talking to them to try and sell them personal training packages? Are there any strategies or tips you guys have used that you found successful? (1:24:16)
#ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best workout program during the rest of pregnancy? (1:35:54)
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Even ‘good’ workouts can be bad if used by the wrong person. (1:22)
Defining a ‘good’ workout. (3:00)
Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout.
#1 - You aren’t getting stronger or progressing in PERFORMANCE. (7:45)
#2 - You feel worse after the workout and/or generally. (11:35)
#3 - Joint pain. (17:01)
#4 - Overemphasis on intensity. (23:38)
#5 - Poor sleep. (28:21)
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.
Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to move in a direction where your life changes, having a mentor or a guide is your best bet. (1:45)
Kids say the darndest things. (13:04)
Sal’s devastating night of sleep. (14:22)
BPC-157's healing ability. (21:38)
GLP1’s use for impulsive behavior and another Adam Tirzepetide update. (24:12)
Beware of studies. (37:12)
Preventable measures to ward off a cold. (40:49)
For every one idiot, there is a sea of good stories. (45:08)
Celebrity gossip and conspiracies. (49:45)
#ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on natural testosterone enhancers and when to seek out medical intervention? (1:03:17)
#ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best approach to becoming a true hybrid athlete? (1:15:39)
#ListenerLive question #3 - Would having an outside source (in this case, the EMS suit) make muscles contract illicit hypertrophy? (1:24:06)
#ListenerLive question #4 - When trying to lose fat, is it better to reduce weight training and do more cardio? (1:32:30)
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. 
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Reacting to the latest TikTok trend, Trad Wives. (16:00)
Trauma lust. (25:04)
The evolutionary theory behind strongmen dating tiny women. (33:17)
Growth spurts. (35:22)
The growth mindset is attached to being a successful personal trainer. (38:54)
When people go viral due to hate. (40:52)
Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE Peptide Guide. (51:33)
#Quah question #1 - How much volume is considered “too much?” How many sets per muscle group should we aim for? 6? 8? 12? (52:41)
#Quah question #2 - Do you build cheat days into your nutrition plan? Especially around Birthdays and holidays? (58:51)
#Quah question #3 - Can you discuss the differences between processed “unhealthy” foods vs non-processed “unhealthy” foods? I notice there is a massive difference in how I feel having a homemade dessert vs prepackaged and processed. (1:02:55)
#Quah question #4 - Is it better to move more and eat more or to move less and eat less? (1:06:24)
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Understanding the difference between what’s optimal, what’s tolerable, and what’s beyond that. (1:51)
How healing/recovery is different than adapting. (4:15)
The importance of consistency over intensity. (7:12)
Signs of overtraining. (9:32)
Five Steps to Bounce Back from Overtraining
#1 - Take a week off. (16:10)
#2 - Get good sleep. (19:54)
#3 - Bump calories (protein). (22:55)
#4 - Come back with half volume. (24:20)
#5 - SLOWLY increase volume (setsXrepsXweight). (26:43)
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